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PAT Testing Information
PAT
testing
includes a thorough visual inspection of the appliance to check for:
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Damage to the flex
• Damaged to the plug and casing (overheating, burn marks,
discoloration)
• an incorrectly wired plug
• an incorrectly rated fuse
A
series of PAT tests are then performed. Depending on the class of
equipment, they may include:
•
Earth continuity testing
• Insulation resistance
• Flex polarity test
• Earth leakage test
• Operational test
Our PAT testers follow a standardized testing
procedure, designed to thoroughly test the safety of all your portable appliances. Our procedure wholly
conforms to the code of practice laid out by the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE)
- the standards body responsible for PAT testing.
As all portable appliances need
to be unplugged for testing, testing
can be carried out outside of normal working hours or on a weekend
ensuring there is no effect on staff productivity.
Portable appliances are
discreetly labelled with the result of the test (pass or fail). Any
remedial action that can be taken during PAT
testing (repairing plugs/fuses
etc) will be carried out at that time at no extra cost. More complex
faults or damage are reported to the business manager.
As a final assurance
for the quality of our pat testing, all contracts are underwritten with
full public liability insurance, allowing you to concentrate on your
business objectives safe in the knowledge that your working environment
is in good condition.
Please feel free to
contact us for more information on pat testing.
A1 PAT Testing Services,
157 Delapre Drive
Banbury,
OX16 3WS.
Tel: 07719 940298
a1pat@tiscali.co.uk
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